Sales Manager; Veterinary Sales - Albany, NY

Sales Manager (Veterinary Sales) – Albany, NY

Driven by integrity and united by the people‑and‑pet bond, we harness our long‑standing tradition of excellence to continuously push the boundaries in pet care and arrive at solutions that embody purpose and passion. As a Territory Sales Manager for our Veterinary Sales Team, you will be the face behind our brand as veterinarians consider Pro Plan Veterinary Diets®. You will represent a portfolio of specialized nutrition products backed by scientific research and Purina’s unparalleled expertise.

• Promote Pro Plan Veterinary Diet® product line.
• Grow the Purina Veterinary business by using innovative sales and marketing concepts to achieve assigned goals in all key measures.
• Call on existing and potential clients to create targeted, brand‑building sales and marketing programs to drive volume and hit quantitative and qualitative sales goals.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans within assigned geography.
• Create a positive Purina experience by providing top‑tier customer service to clients through a consultative selling approach.
• Work cross‑functionally with regional teams, distributor channel, and counterparts across the country.
• Influence with integrity by identifying each clinic’s business needs, then leveraging consumer insights and trends to support your recommendations.
• Develop and foster business relationships with key decision makers to gain active recommendations of Purina to veterinary clients.
• Provide Nutritional Pet Food Diet expertise to veterinarians and their staff through clinic calls, product detailing/comparisons, in‑hospital trainings and special events.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1+ years of sales experience required.

• You must have a valid state driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, and carry automobile insurance in the following amounts: $100,000 bodily injury liability per person; $300,000 bodily injury liability per occurrence; $50,000 property damage.
• Must be able to travel, including overnight as needed to manage the assigned territory, and have reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to relocate as described: lives outside the territory, relocate to the territory upon offer acceptance; lives within the territory, open to relocate for future advancement opportunities.
• This position requires a variety of physical activities including frequent bending, reaching below the waist and overhead, lifting items weighing up to 40 lbs, and sitting and standing for extended periods. Nestlé provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices to the fullest extent required by law.
• Physical requirements of the role may vary depending on the needs and infrastructure of the specific territory.

Pay range: $80,000 to $100,000. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.

We are a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members you are at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent. Our commitment to an inclusive work environment recognises the exceptional engagement and innovation of individuals with disabilities. Nestlé is an equal employment opportunity employer; all applicants are considered without regard to any protected characteristic. If you may require a special accommodation, contact  or dial 711.

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